Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has commenced works on a new state-of-the-art warehouse facility at Coton Park in Rugby, celebrating with an official groundbreaking ceremony. On behalf of Newlands Developments, Winvic
Ikea has opened a new ‘Plan & Order Point’ at Clifton Moor Retail Park in York, continuing its drive to make its products and services more accessible across the UK. The smaller format store is dedicated to kitchen and bedroom planning, providing customers with free home furnishing advice. Shoppers can
Harworth Group plc, a leading land and property regenerator of sustainable developments, and Broxtowe Borough Council are pleased to announce the commencement of construction of 13,680 sq ft of Industrial & Logistics (‘I&L’) employment space designed for start-ups and SMEs. The development, at Bennerley in Nottinghamshire, is funded by Kimberley
Pizza Express is set to expand its presence at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol, taking a 3,675 sq ft unit within Cribbs Mall’s food court. The new restaurant will be the brand’s second in the area, joining its existing venue at Cribbs Venue. The site, formerly occupied by Café Rouge, has
Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading main contractor that specialises in the design and delivery of private and public sector construction and civil engineering projects, has commenced works on a new state-of-the-art warehouse facility at Coton Park in Rugby, celebrating with an official groundbreaking ceremony. On behalf of Newlands Developments, Winvic has started the 60-week build programme to deliver a 250,000 sq ft single-storey warehouse at the strategically located industrial park, which sits within the UK Golden Triangle of logistics. This project sees Winvic’s return to Coton Park, where the company previously delivered two distribution and logistics units on plots 2 and 3, bringing existing knowledge of the site’s infrastructure to support the successful delivery of the latest phase. The new facility will include 15,000 sq ft of office accommodation and will consist of a structural steel, multi-span portal frame with a height of 15 metres and will target a BREEAM Excellent certification and an EPC rating of A/A+. The groundbreaking ceremony, attended by representatives from Winvic and Newlands Developments marked a key milestone and highlighted Winvic’s agility and capability in overcoming complex site challenges early in the programme. As part of the infrastructure and enabling works, Winvic used a 350-tonne crane to install a 34-metre ex Ministry of Defence tank bridge, to span a 457 mm high-pressure gas main. This was a critical element of the works to enable access onto the site which requires crossing the major utility. To further progress works, Winvic is constructing a Filcor (polystyrene) road that will wrap around a 54-metre-long 4m x 2m culvert. Traditional construction methods such as cement and compacted fill were not viable due to the loadings imposed onto the gas main. Winvic and Cadent Gas are working together to develop and implement this solution to ensure the integrity of the gas infrastructure and safety of operatives working on site. Danny Nelson, Managing Director of Industrial, Distribution and Logistics at Winvic, said: “We’re proud to continue our partnership with Newlands Developments to deliver this at Coton Park, Rugby. “Working with partners, our solution to overcome the complex challenges of this site brought by the gas main, highlights our commitment to safety and a collaborative culture. Marking the start of construction with a groundbreaking ceremony is always a proud moment, and we now look forward to delivering a high-quality facility that meets our client’s needs and supports continued growth in this key logistics location.” Coton Park is located 3.7 miles from junction 19 of the M1 and fronts the M6, giving direct connectivity to Coventry and Birmingham and other major routes. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Ikea has opened a new ‘Plan & Order Point’ at Clifton Moor Retail Park in York, continuing its drive to make its products and services more accessible across the UK. The smaller format store is dedicated to kitchen and bedroom planning, providing customers with free home furnishing advice. Shoppers can book an appointment with one of the York store’s six planning specialists or use self-service tools in-store to design their own solutions. Customers will be able to order from the full Ikea product range, with next-day collection and home delivery options available. The York site also features a dedicated collection point for online orders and facilities for returns of any Ikea purchase. Conor Doherty, Ikea market manager, said:“We’re thrilled to open the doors to our new Ikea Plan and Order Point in York. This welcoming space is designed to inspire; offering a chance to explore our unique kitchen ranges and smart storage solutions. It’s the perfect place to discover Ikea’s extensive selection of affordable home products, suited to every budget. Plus, it provides a convenient new location for collecting online orders and purchases from our Hull and Leeds stores.” The York opening is part of Ikea’s broader UK expansion strategy. In the months ahead, the retailer will launch another Plan and Order Point in Dundee and a small-format store in Chester. It follows the recent debut of similar outlets in Hull, Harlow, and Norwich, as well as a new city store in Brighton. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Harworth Group plc, a leading land and property regenerator of sustainable developments, and Broxtowe Borough Council are pleased to announce the commencement of construction of 13,680 sq ft of Industrial & Logistics (‘I&L’) employment space designed for start-ups and SMEs. The development, at Bennerley in Nottinghamshire, is funded by Kimberley Means Business, a funding facility from the UK Government1. Harworth will deliver five I&L units across two buildings, on behalf of Broxtowe Borough Council, under a forward funding agreement. The appointed design and build contractor is Britcon. The occasion was marked at a recent groundbreaking ceremony, attended by members of the Harworth team alongside members and officers of Broxtowe Borough Council and Kimberley Town Council. The project received planning permission in February 2025, and the buildings are due to complete in 2026, with BREEAM ‘Very Good’ accreditation and will meet the Council’s Biodiversity Net Gain requirements. Additional amenities will include the creation of a new access road, serving both the employment scheme and Friends of Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre, alongside landscaping to improve connectivity for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists from Shilo Way into the site. The employment units form part of the wider transformation of the former Bennerley Coal Disposal Point and surrounding land, with the potential to deliver up to 1.8 million sq ft of employment space, when complete, creating around 1,000 full-time equivalent jobs once fully operational. Stuart Ashton, Head of Strategic Planning at Harworth Group, commented: “The creation of these five units will provide much needed employment space for start-ups and SMEs, supporting early-stage business growth in the area. This marks an important milestone in the transformation of Bennerley, with our vision for the wider site focused around creating space that supports local employment opportunities and economic growth, whilst also benefiting the local environment. We look forward to continuing to develop our plans for the site in the months ahead.” Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Asset Management, added: “I’m delighted to be able to get construction underway for these new business units as part of the Kimberley Means Business project. Providing spaces for local start-ups to establish themselves, and existing SMEs to grow and develop, the units will help to drive economic growth in the area. Together with the new Bennerley Viaduct Visitor Centre, due to be completed in September, these new developments will create a new economic hub in the north of the Borough.” Matt Searston, Commercial Director at Britcon, added: “We are excited to have been awarded this contract and to be starting construction of this project at the Bennerley development, continuing our successful collaborative relationship with Harworth Group. This important strategic site presents a fantastic opportunity to deliver high-quality, sustainable employment space that will support long-term local employment and economic growth. Our focus is always on maximising opportunities for local employment and regional suppliers. We look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to bring this important development to life.” For more information on our vision for Bennerley, please visit: https://www.bennerleyemployment.co.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Pizza Express is set to expand its presence at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol, taking a 3,675 sq ft unit within Cribbs Mall’s food court. The new restaurant will be the brand’s second in the area, joining its existing venue at Cribbs Venue. The site, formerly occupied by Café Rouge, has been secured on a 15-year lease. Once open, Pizza Express will sit alongside a wide mix of food and beverage operators at Cribbs Mall, including Nando’s, Slim Chickens, Chopstix, Burger King and Patisserie Valerie. The move follows YO! Sushi’s lease renewal at Cribbs Mall last year, while Burger King and KFC have recently upgraded their restaurants at Cribbs Venue. The ongoing activity highlights growing confidence among established operators in the destination. Iain Minto, senior director of asset management at Sovereign Centros by CBRE, said:“Established restaurant operators are eager to benefit from our affluent catchment area and this letting to Pizza Express is a prime example of that demand. We are also pleased to see popular brands such as YO! Sushi, Burger King and KFC invest in their spaces, highlighting the confidence they have in Cribbs. We look forward to working with our F&B occupiers as we create an environment that ensures they thrive, whilst looking to secure new arrivals maintaining our place as one of the South West’s premier visitor attractions.” Sovereign Centros by CBRE provides asset management services at Cribbs on behalf of M&G Real Estate. Time Retail Partners and Cushman & Wakefield are retained letting agents for the centre, with Green & Partners acting as leasing advisory agents. The new Pizza Express will add to Cribbs Causeway’s evolving dining line-up, strengthening its position as a key retail and leisure destination for the South West. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals